HyLight

HyLight specializes in the development and operation of autonomous airships designed for extensive monitoring applications. The company's primary focus is on identifying methane leaks in pipelines and detecting defects in power lines. Their innovative solution, the HyLighter, represents a fusion of drone and airship technologies. This hybrid design offers the maneuverability and portability of a drone, combined with the exceptional energy efficiency of an airship. The HyLighter boasts a flight endurance of up to 10 hours at a speed of 22 mph, enabling comprehensive data collection over a range of 220 miles.

Currently, energy infrastructure operators face challenges in conducting inspections that are both comprehensive and precise. HyLight addresses this need by providing a solution that enables the precise detection of infrastructure issues at an industrial scale, all while minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. The company was founded by three individuals with experience in hardware and energy sectors, holding advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, and Business from leading French institutions. They have developed five different flying aircraft and secured five pilot programs with major energy infrastructure operators, along with Letters of Intent (LOIs) valued at over $3.5 million.